Trial exam reflection:
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| A basic representation of what I was like during the exams. |
Preparation for the trial/mock/prelim exams.
When I heard of news that the mock exams (or what I call, prelim exams) was around the corner, I already knew that I was not fully prepared, and even if I studied, I'd probably not do as well as I thought I would, but I did anyway.
Apart from subjects like English, which you really can't study for, I did study... But not as much as I thought I would.
Usually I would always end up going through the day like any other ordinary day, ending up procrastinating and then realising that I am going to fail my subjects.
Especially Mathematics. When I did the exams, it was okay when I was doing the English papers. I would say the English paper was reasonably not too easy, nor is it not too hard. However, I felt really unsure that I answered my questions correctly on the Literature papers.
For Maths, I was barely prepared. So unprepared that I slept through most of the paper (Though I did a handful of questions).
For my History paper though, I felt that I was prepared, but because of the issue with slow writing and timing, I didn't manage to finish all 3 of the History papers I've took. How well did I think I've done for the mocks?
Well, I would say that I could at least pass English with a C. For Literature though,at least a D grade. I'm not that hopeful.
Overall, I'd say that I could have done better for the mock exams, and I am definitely aware that I did not put in my maximum effort into studying for them.
Reaction to my results
After getting back the results, I have to say that I underestimated myself. My prediction for my literature was eerily accurate... That doesn't mean I am a psychic though...
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| Yep... I still have no superpowers :( |
As for English, I was amazed that I got such a good result. I don't usually get a B for English, but when I do, I try my best not to look smug among my friends! As I said, I have totally underestimated my performance on English, but I was not surprised when I got my literature results (As I mentioned above, it's eerily accurate)
Preparation for the real exam
For the real exam, which is obviously no joke, I intend to study as much as I can. The results of my recent papers is what's described as a wake up call. I did terribly for Maths and apart from English and Literature, I got myself a D grade on my other subjects except for Mathematics in which I got a G grade.
But I digress. For my exams, especially for Maths, I plan on constant and intense practising from today onwards, and for the rest of the paper, I would study just as hard because of the fact that I did not study enough for the mock/prelim exams.
The areas I need to work on would definitely be writing speed, as I struggled to keep up with the time in my History papers and Drama papers.
Another one would definitely be Maths. If one does not practice well enough, the person taking a Maths exam will probably not do well. I need to do well because my polytechnic course requires that I get a D grade for Maths, at least a C grade or above for English, and a D grade with 2 other subjects (History, Drama and Art).
As the IGCSE's are around the corner, I have realised that I should not continue this unhealthy lifestyle of procrastination and sleeping late. Sleep deprivation has been taking a toll on me due to last minute studies AND video games, so one thing I should definitely cut down on, video games and to sleep early.
The grades that I aim to get, is at least a B grade for English. The same case with Literature, but I have a feeling in my gut that my Literature might pull down my English grades (As shown in my current results).
Conclusion:
Overall, I would like to say that this exam that I have just taken is a serious wake up call. In fact, I feel that I should have done better in this exam, but due to the bad timing of the exams (Colliding with Chinese New Year), my studies were badly affected.
Thank you for reading my reflection, and I'll see you soon!
LEGION!
- Vergil
Great and very detailed. Take care to learn the differences between sentences and paragraphs - don't start on a new 'line' for a new
ReplyDelete'sentence' or else it looks like you are starting a new paragraph.
You should continue to work hard; make sure you know the texts and heed feedback. Here is complete feedback from your mocks, question by question, to help you develop some more specific targets.
FEB MOCK: LIT: 29/75 D
FEB MOCK: LIT P3: OPEN BOOK 15/50 E
Q1: 8/25: no annotation of passage; needs to remember formal requirements of an essay; introduction lacks focus; needs to show more understanding of the passage in relation to the whole play; some reference to text but needs more
Q4: 7/25: no thesis or clear reference to question; paragraphs are disorganised; needs a lot more detailed development and focus on language
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY (ATTEMPTED TO ANSWER 3 QS)
FEB MOCK: LIT P3: UNSEEN 14/25 B
Q2: 14/25
More focused introduction needed; more development of points needed with clearer focus on the language; quotations should be short and analysed in detail; shows understanding of the passage as a whole as well as some of its deeper implications; some response to the way the writer uses language with some supporting evidence
FEB MOCK: LANG: 58/100 B
FEB MOCK: LANG P2 EXT: 26/50 B
Q1:15/20
A:10 B:5
Response is good and shows some understanding but it is not developed or long enough to demonstrate real understanding; it is brief and straightforward and opportunities for development are not taken; format is appropriate and language is formal and suits purpose;
Q2: 0/10
No response
Q3: 11/20
A:8 B:3
First response is focused and clear; second response lacks focus on requirements of the question
FEB MOCK: LANG P3: 32/50 B
Q1: 14/25
R: 6/10
W: 8/15
Work on a clearer more focused introduction; needs greater awareness of audience and purpose; needs to work on development of points away from lifting that from the material
Q2: 18/25 (argumentative)
A: 9/13
B: 9/12
good clear introduction with some great expression; starting to see a real sense of individual style; sentences are not always clear or grammatically correct; the argument states points but they are straightforward; it doesn't explore them fully in a more abstract sense needed for the higher band to be 'complex' - the argument talks about what they 'could' do but the question asks more for an exploration of what you think their duty is
Thanks boss!
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